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building a Hackingtosh

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May 12, 2013 3:56:16 PM

Hi

I need some advice on which component to buy to build a powerful hackingtosh for gaming.

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May 13, 2013 10:05:01 AM

For gaming build, build an ordinary gaming PC. Then install both windows and hackintosh for dual boot at start up.
May 13, 2013 12:06:12 PM

If its for gaming and general use an i5 is what your after :) 

CPU: i5 3570k
CPU cooler: closed loop water cooling - H80i Corsair , air cooling - cooler master hyper 212 evo (would reccomend corsair SP or noctua fans here)
RAM: 8GB of DDR3 Corsair - low profile if using air cooling - high heat spreaders if using closed loop water cooler
MOBO: ASRock Pro4 or Extreme 4
GPU: HD Radeon 7870 / 7950 or 7970 dependant on your budget.
PSU: 650W Corsair CX
Case: Your choice, im not going to reccomend since this is so personal :) 
DVD drive: Samsung DVD-RW drive (or none at all! i dont have one...)
SSD: Samsung 840 / Crucial M4 (OS and games on here :] )
HDD: Western Digital Blue - 1TB (media music and mass storage)
Case fans: Corsair SP / AF fans or Noctua fans
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May 14, 2013 5:09:44 PM

thanks guys any decent site to buy the component from?
May 15, 2013 9:23:35 AM

Del Shad said:
thanks guys any decent site to buy the component from?


What country are you from?
May 23, 2013 2:19:51 PM

i live in uk
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